Push shot foul?

[dr_dave]

Looks like [mention]Bob Jewett [/mention] and [mention]Dr dave [/mention] have another commentator to educate:

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It is correct that you can double hit or push a shot like this (as I demonstrated in my video), but a foul should not be called unless the double hit or push is visibly obvious. That’s the tough part, especially with no side-view super-slow-motion video replay, unless the stroke has an intentional pushing motion, which is easy to see. It can also happen easily with large tip offsets from center; but again, there must be clear evidence of a double hit or push.

 

[straightline]

It is correct that you can double hit or push a shot like this (as I demonstrated in my video), but a foul should not be called unless the double hit or push is visibly obvious. That’s the tough part, especially with no side-view super-slow-motion video replay, unless the stroke has an intentional pushing motion, which is easy to see. It can also happen easily with large tip offsets from center; but again, there must be clear evidence of a double hit or push.

I remember those multiple ball pushes from the 70s. The straight pool guys would show me how the gearing worked. I think they should be allowed. They are functional and purposeful shots that do no harm and can be quite elegant in context.